(Claymont, DE. 19703) On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m., officers responded to multiple residences in the 3500 block of Naamans Drive and a residence in the 1400 block of Historical Way in the Darley Green community for reports of attempted burglaries that had just occurred.

Officers determined that an unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into several homes by prying on rear doors and windows. The suspect also accessed the second-floor deck of one of the homes. In addition, the suspect was reportedly ringing doorbells throughout the affected neighborhoods before attempting to enter the homes.

At this time, the suspect shown in the attached photograph has not been identified.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the area between approximately 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, is asked to contact Officer Charles Simmons at:

• Charles.Simmons@newcastlede.gov
• (302) 395-2780

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the following methods:

• New Castle County Division of Police Non-Emergency Number: (302) 573-2800
• Facebook Messenger: New Castle County Police
• Crime Stoppers: (800) TIP-3333
• Online: DelawareCrimeStoppers.org

(Bear, DE 19701) On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:44 p.m., Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 2100 block of Old Kirkwood Road for a reported burglary in progress after receiving reports of several individuals running from the building.

Upon arrival, Officers located four male juveniles outside the building and quickly detained them pending further investigation. As the investigation continued, officers determined the juveniles had arrived at the location on bicycles and scooters before intentionally damaging a door to gain entry into the building. Officers further determined the juveniles fled the building after observing another individual arrive at the location prior to police arrival.

The juveniles were identified as a 14-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 17-year-old, all from Bear, as well as a 14-year-old from New Castle.

All four juveniles were transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where each was charged with the following offenses:

• One felony count of Burglary Third Degree
• One felony count of Conspiracy Second Degree
• One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief (under $1,000)

All four juveniles were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on their own recognizance.

Diamond Brown has been located, and the Gold Alert has been canceled.